Important questions and answers (FAQ) about GaLaBau

Do I have to be a trade visitor to be able to visit GaLaBau?

GaLaBau is reserved for professionals from the landscape gardening sector. As a visitor, you do not have to prove your industry affiliation. However, please note that – as at all trade fairs – a direct sale to end consumers is not possible.

Are children admitted to GaLaBau?

Children up to and including 12 years of age are granted free admission. Students and apprentices of the specific sector receive a reduced-rate 1-day ticket for EUR 7 on-site.

Can I bring my pet with me to GaLaBau?

Yes, you are welcome to bring a dog on a leash to the event.

Can I bring a trolley or a carrying case with me to GaLaBau?

Trolleys can be optionally handed in at the cloakroom at a charge of 2 EUR each.

What address shall I enter in my navigation system?

You can simply enter "Nürnberg". The dynamic traffic guidance system will guide you past all the queues to a vacant parking space. Alternatively, please use the following address: "Karl-Schönleben-Strasse, 90471 Nürnberg" or the special destination "Messe".

Where can I find parking spaces? How much do these cost? Are there disabled parking spaces?

There are enough parking spaces on-site. Our parking guidance system guides you to the vacant parking spaces; the daily charge is EUR 10 during GaLaBau. You can receive information by telephone at T
+49 9 11 86 06-0. Parking spaces for disabled people are located near the entrances.

Are there pitches for caravans?

Within walking distance of the exhibition centre, there is a camp site, at which exhibition visitors who come with a caravan can rent pitches. No caravans can be parked on the site of the exhibition centre Nuremberg itself.

Is there a shuttle service from the airport/Nuremberg Central Station to the exhibition centre?

No because you can reach the exhibition venue quickly and easily both from the Central Station and from the airport with public transport. You can find further information on this in our
travel tips.

Are there lockers at the exhibition venue?

Yes, there are lockers in the Mitte and Ost entrance areas. Use of these is free of charge. The coin that you have to insert to lock the lockers serves as a deposit and will be returned.

Trolleys can be optionally handed in at the cloakroom at a charge of 2 EUR each.

Can I use WiFi at the exhibition venue?

As a visitor of GaLaBau, you are online throughout the exhibition venue. Use the WiFi access for EUR 5 per hour with minute-based billing – or book access for a whole day for EUR 25.

Where can I find a restaurant at the exhibition venue?

In our floor plan, you can find the locations of cafés, restaurants and all the exhibition's other facilities.

Where can I charge my mobile at the exhibition venue?

You can use chargers in the Business Lounge between halls 4 and 5 for no charge.

Whom should I contact if I have lost something?

Please contact our colleagues from the Facility Service in the entrance area of Service Center Mitte.

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Operation Center: First aid and medical support, police

In our Operation Centre near the central entrance, you will find a first aid station run by the BRK (Bavarian Red Cross), police and freely accessible bathroom facilities. In the event of an emergency at the exhibition centre, our SecurityControlUnit is available to help. Emergency number: +49 911 8606 7000

Restrooms

Washrooms and toilets are located at the Central (Operation Centre), East and West entrances, in all service areas between the halls and at NCC East. The wheelchair-accessible sanitary facilities on the exhibition grounds are freely available.

Free wheelchair hire

You have the option of borrowing a wheelchair for your visit from BRK.

Where can I get a visa for my exhibition visit?

Please note the mail decree of the Federal Foreign Office of 24.07.2013:

In the future, you can generally dispense with the invitation letter from the exhibition companies in the accompanying documents for a visa application. Please clarify with the embassy / the consulate in your country whether an invitation letter from us is necessary.